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A Magazine for the Women of Hong Kong • November 2015 A Magazine for the Women of Hong Kong • November 2015 NOVEMBER 2015 The American Women’s Association of Hong Kong, Limited. Established in 1956 A volunteer organization of women of all nationalities supporting Hong Kong charities and schools through community service and monetary grants, while providing educational and social activities for members. AWARE PRODUCTION TEAM 6 EDITOR Angela Bellas [email protected] ASSIStaNT EDITORS Contents Lindsey Gordon GRAPHICS Membership 3 Jacky Ngan Fahima Ahmad AWA Enjoys 5 PHOTOGRAPHY Welcome Back Coffee 6 Fahima Ahmad Sharon Mason The Visitors 8 I'm a Girl 10 ADVERTISING MANAGER [email protected] 16 Maria's Story 12 WOW 14 A Story of a Start-up 15 PUBLISHED & PRINTED BY Asian Tours 16 R&R Publishing Ltd. Calendar of Events 17 2126 7812 [email protected] Local Tours and Activities 18 www.rrpublishing.com.hk Ongoing Activities 24 17 Contact Information 25 The AWA office is open from Monday-Thursday 9:30am-3:30pm. VISIT THE AWA WEBSITE: www.awa.org.hk LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/awahk FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @AWA_HK FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @AWA_HK Any opinions expressed in this publication are those of the author only and do not represent the opinion of the American Women’s Association. Any reliance by the reader upon any recommendation or opinion in this publication is at the reader’s own risk. The AWA accepts no responsibility for any loss which may result from such reliance. Copyright 2014. The content of the Aware publication is the property of the American Women's Association. Reproduction in whole or part without permission is strictly prohibited. Information from within the publication may not be distributed without the express written consent of the American Women's Association. WELCOME From the President Hello again AWA members. In October, we laughed for education and walked in support of the fight against breast cancer. A group of you visited the UNESCO heritage site, Yellow Mountain in China. The ladies of WOW hosted a brilliant speaker on funding your start up. We played bridge and mah-jong. We hiked. We volunteered. And we continued to make every day count. From the Editor As we usher in November, the fun continues! We listened to our members Have you got your shopping shoes on? I love the AWA Charity who encouraged us to offer more topical Bazaar, it’s such a great opportunity to get all my Christmas and informational events. On Thursday shopping done in one go. I must admit though, more often than November 5th, we are happy to co-host a not, the gifts are for me! Lots of your favourite vendors will be talk on sending our children to boarding there, along with the Lucky Lai See, Silent Auction and new this school, which will be held at the American Club in Tai Tam. year the Giving Tree. On Friday November 13th, our long awaited annual Charity Bazaar will take place at the PMQ in Soho (see details We’re looking forward to being in our new location, and if you’d inside this issue). And on Tuesday November 24th, we like to know more about PMQ, then two of the AWAre regular encourage you not to miss our panel discussion on writers, Frances Nicholls and Tanvi Gupta have articles in the domestic helpers and immigration in Hong Kong, supplement, so do check them out. moderated by AWA member and Fair Employment Agency co-founder, Tammy Baltz. It’s still not too late to volunteer to help out on the day, contact [email protected] if you’d like to help out. I look forward to Finally – it’s been just over a month since our amazing seeing you all there. Welcome Back Coffee, and I wanted to reiterate a message from that morning. I WANT YOUR STORIES! We Coming up on Tuesday December 1st we have an exclusive AWA will be celebrating the AWA’s 60th year starting in 2016. charity movie screening of the award winning documentary "I’m a Whether you are an “old” or newer member, I want to girl". This deeply moving and inspirational film features six girls on hear from you. If the AWA means something to you, has the brink of womanhood, ready to become something meant something to you, and/or if you think that the AWA extraordinary. Check out page 10 for more details, and book your holds a valuable place in the Hong Kong community, I tickets through the AWA website. All proceeds from the showing want to hear your thoughts, your comments, your stories. will go to the AWA scholarship program helping young female Email me at [email protected]. students in Hong Kong. Happy Thanksgiving! This really is my last letter as AWAre editor as I hand the reins over Marcy to Lindsey Gordon. I’m sure, like me, you will have enjoyed reading Lindsey’s articles over the past few months, see page 8 for this months adventure, and I know the magazine will be in great hands. Marcy LaRont AWA President Angela Bellas AWAre Editor (Temporary) 2 AWARE November 2015 MEMBERSHIP The AWA (American Women’s Association) is a dynamic community of women of all nationalities, with over 800 members from 36 countries. We are sure you will find your niche through our diverse range of activities, events and opportunities to volunteer. All women are welcome – do join us! Current members – you are our best ambassadors. Please introduce new arrivals and old friends to AWA – over wine at OWL, at a Neighborhood Coffee, a WOW event, or encourage them to attend CHAT. AWA’s vision is that all women can connect with us and develop a rich, satisfying and purposeful life in Hong Kong. Joining AWA is easy via our website at: awa.org.hk or call 2527 2961. OWL (Out With the Ladies) Welcome New Members Come join us any week or every week - same time, same place (except public holidays). Sarah Ball Jennifer Hayers WHERE: Oolaa Kirsten Beemer Barbara Hemmi Verburg 20 Bridges Street, Soho Francine Besançon Claire Hunter WHEN: Every Tuesday, 5:30pm – 7:30pm Carmenchita Boeing Ro King COORDINatoR: Susie Edrington, [email protected] Tina Brickhouse Tyna (Tanya) Kirk Jennifer Brown Kara Laskowski Rosemary Bruno Stephanie Laurent Josi Chiara Caratti Irene Lee Sujata Chaudhari Quinn Lockwood Jessica Cheng Mini Malhotra Sonia Chow Deirdre McKechnie Elizabeth Clark Martine Morey Cara Crosswhite Kristin Morse Ruth Derrien Heidi Peyrefitte Rockowitz Colleen DiMatteo Pamela Portsmouth Layton Isabelle Ensarguet Isabell Seelander Catherine Furlong Jennifer Stork Marika Gillis Marieke van der Meulen Ksenia Gross Marceline Vieux-Pernon Deepa Gupta Amy Waag Christine Harber November 2015 AWARE 3 M EMB ERSHIP Foon Ying Neighborhood Coffees WHEN: November 11, 18 and 25. Please plan to If you live, work or play in any of the following neighborhoods, attend all three dates join others in your area for a monthly coffee. Meet new WHERE: TBC friends or catch up with old ones, discuss and plan new COORDINATORS: Chrissie Govier, [email protected] activities. Contact your local coordinator for details of forthcoming coffees. COST: No fee but registration is required "Foon Ying" means "welcome" in Cantonese and what better HK SOUTHSIDE SAI KUNG welcome than to embark on a social adventure designed to Walli Seegar, [email protected] Katherine Fenton, [email protected] Sandra Gallaudet, KOWLOON foster new Hong Kong friendships. This informal program [email protected] takes the guesswork out of finding your feet by designing fun Jane Buck, [email protected] POK FU LAM AND SHOUSON HILL Susan Trebach, [email protected] activities for your group, sharing experiences and building Amita Gupta, [email protected] HK CENTRAL/MID LEVELS your “guanxi” or "network." Your commitment? Attend all DISCOVERY BAY Kathy Barber, [email protected] three sessions over three weeks, be open to exploring your Izumi Ikeda, [email protected] new environment and meeting great people. Join and enjoy! CHAT (Come Have a Talk) WHEN: Thursday, 10:30am – 12:00 noon (except public holidays) WHERE: Café 8, Rooftop of Pier 8, above the Maritime Museum. COST: No fee (all beverages & lunches at personal expense) COORDINATOR: Diane Lamboley 9020 9385 [email protected] 50 Years helping you oY˲nbb½ We can’t wait to show you around In fifty years we’ve learned a lot about what makes relocations more successful for everyone. With experienced and knowledgeable people on the ground in more than 60 countries we equip you well for your relocation: s7ELLHELPYOUGETTOKNOWTHEDESTINATIONWELLBEFOREYOUGO s3HOWYOUHOWTOMAKEITEASIERANDMOREEXCITINGFORCHILDREN and less stressful for pets s7ELLLOOKAFTERYOURBELONGINGSWITHEXPERTPACKINGANDTRANSPORT s!NDWHENYOUARRIVE WECANHELPYOUGETSETTLEDQUICKERAND enjoy the thrill of a new place or a different culture Tel: +852 2636 8388 [email protected] Go knowing www.crownrelo.com/hongkong 4 AWARE November 2015 CR Ad AWA Magazine.indd 1 10/3/2015 6:11:53 PM AWA ENJOYS SAI KUNG Katherine Fenton, [email protected] KOWLOON Jane Buck, [email protected] Susan Trebach, [email protected] HK CENTRAL/MID LEVELS Kathy Barber, [email protected] A group of AWA members toured the AWA members toured Chungking Mansions beautiful Nan Lian gardens – they ate their way through the place! Some AWA members had fun sessions learning how to work with chocolate and make truffles with fellow AWA member Teresa Vanden Bosch' A group of AWA ladies had a fun and successful time learning to style their hair like professionals at Elaine Swanson salon November 2015 AWARE 5 FEATURE Welcome Back Coffee Sharon Mason (USA) THE ANNUAL Welcome Back COFFEE is always one of our favorite events. We get a chance to see old friends and meet new ones at the beautiful American Club in Tai Tam.
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